Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Teaching Important Life Skills To My Sons

measured by the blazing eyes of sons
this bookish board gaming nerd kneels
and builds the kindling box of crisscrossed sticks 
and lends extended breath to bolster fire
feeding flames with broken branches
brandishes a pocket knife to carve sharp skewers 
demonstrating patience roasting slow
how to achieve crisp caramelized skin 
on a marshmallow

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